The Great Flushing Heist

Former Los Mets equipment manager Charlie Samuels has been charged with stealing $2.4 million worth of Mets memorabilia during his 30+ year tenure as clubhouse manager. For a franchise that has exactly one highlight since Samuels began working for the club in 1976, this begs the question of exactly how big was his haul? Allegedly the 1986 World Series jersey he walked out with is only worth $7,500. Did he steal the entire locker room? Did he kidnap Bobby Bonilla? Is he hiding Shea Stadium somewhere? NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly put it aptly when he said, "this is a case of the equipment manager leading the National League in steals." Take that Jose Reyes.

For more on the story, check out the Daily News.



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Tragedy Averted For Local Youth

We typically don't post stories with this serious of subject matter, but this one really hit home.

Brockton, MA (AP) - A seven year old boy was at the center of a Brockton
courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be maintained to the degree possible.

The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out that they also beat him. After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took custody of him.

After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the Boston Red Sox, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone.


Thank you to KO for sending this along.

Let's keep raising the prices then...